State Whether the Function Is a Polynomial Function or Not $$f ( x ) = \frac { x ^ { 4 } - 7 } { x ^ { 3 } }$$

question 12

Multiple Choice

State whether the function is a polynomial function or not. If it is, give its degree. If it is not, tell why not.
- $$f ( x ) = \frac { x ^ { 4 } - 7 } { x ^ { 3 } }$$

• A) Yes; degree -3
• B) Yes; degree 3
• C) No; it is a ratio of polynomials
• D) Yes; degree 4